Adult literacy rate

37.49 (%) in 2020

In 2020, adult literacy rate for Central African Republic was 37.49 %. Though Central African Republic adult literacy rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1988 - 2020 period ending at 37.49 % in 2020.

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Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life.

Date Value Change, %
2020 37.49 0.25%
2018 37.40 1.75%
2010 36.75 -27.43%
2000 50.65 50.62%
1988 33.62 84.38%
1975 18.24